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AJ05 CAS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,861 mi
Last recorded141,861 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CAS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,861 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear air suspension chenged by coil spring

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,759 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear air suspension removed and replaced with coil springs

Fail 1 Oct 2021 133,748 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air suspension removed and coil springs fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body covers and engine shield

Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose pipe secured with tie wrap

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 112,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose pipe secured with tie wrap

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt/nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,549 miles

zero emmissions on test

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp washers not working.(Not HID bulbs fitted.)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,863 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp washers not working.(Not HID bulbs fitted.)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S front jacking block missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens cracked but not omitting any white light

Fail 28 Dec 2012 67,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens cracked but not omitting any white light

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 46,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,246 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AJ05 CAS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 CAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 CAS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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